Report: 83% of manufacturers plan to use generative AI in their operations this year
Rockwell Automation, Inc. has released the results of the 9th annual “State of Smart Manufacturing Report.” The company, in conjunction with Sapio Research, surveyed 1,567 workers with roles from management up to the C-suite from 17 of the top manufacturing countries. Rockwell surveyed manufacturers from a range of industries, including consumer packaged goods, food & beverage, automotive, semiconductor, energy, and life sciences, with revenues spanning $100 million to over $30 billion. Key findings of the report include:
- 83% of manufacturers expect to use generative AI in their operations in 2024
- 95% of manufacturers are using or evaluating smart manufacturing technology
- 94% of manufacturers plan to maintain or grow their workforce due to smart manufacturing technology adoption
In a recent quote, Cyril Perducat, senior vice president and chief technology officer, Rockwell Automation, said, “A skilled workforce is the cornerstone of any successful manufacturing operation, but attracting, managing and retaining workers is proving to be an ongoing challenge. The survey found technology alone is not the answer. To remain competitive, manufacturers need to focus their staff on embracing new technology as a core part of their evolving organizational culture, creating a technology/worker partnership that drives their business forward.”
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Alexis Gajewski is a manufacturing writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the people, practices, and technologies that keep industrial facilities running. For more than a decade, she served as Senior Content Strategist for Plant Services, creating content for plant managers, engineers, and maintenance professionals on a variety of industrial topics.
During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
Additionally, Alexis works as a freelance writer and editor, and her areas of interest include continuous improvement, the skilled workforce, and the role of emerging technology on the plant floor.
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